- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bessemer, AL
Oak Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000732
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Bessemer · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Oak Grove High School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010192000732 · Bessemer, AL Other · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 18.1:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Oak Grove High School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Oak Grove High School
777 students
What this shows Oak Grove High School reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove High School compares
Oak Grove High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Oak Grove High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Bessemer
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mccalla Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 18:1 students per teacher
Jonesboro Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Abrams Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove High School
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bessemer, AL. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove High School?
46.5% of students at Oak Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Bessemer, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove High School rank among schools in Bessemer?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bessemer on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Oak Grove High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.